sim unlocked?
bootloader unlockable?
so in question, amazon usa has an s10+ unlocked for $850.
the ? is, can i unlock the bootloader to install twrp and root or is this just a phone to use on any carrier or both views of BL unlock n carriers?
my unlocked Motorola x pure I was able to install TWRP backup original operating system root n be happy or install custom roms.
please clarify this for me.
Hitti2 said:
sim unlocked?
bootloader unlockable?
so in question, amazon usa has an s10+ unlocked for $850.
the ? is, can i unlock the bootloader to install twrp and root or is this just a phone to use on any carrier or both views of BL unlock n carriers?
my unlocked Motorola x pure I was able to install TWRP backup original operating system root n be happy or install custom roms.
please clarify this for me.
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When buying a device from Amazon, Swappa, Ebay and the like, when the device is listed as "unlocked", it means it is carrier/SIM unlocked to be used on other networks.
As for whether the bootloader is unlockable to flash TWRP or not, that may depend on the exact model number, whether or not the bootloader can even be unlocked at all may depend on the carrier that the device originally came from.
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see my unlocked Motorola x pure edition I was able to get the token from Motorola website except that the phone will never be under warranty again. unlock the bootloader install TWRP etc etc.
and was able to use it on most carriers USA.
Hitti2 said:
see my unlocked Motorola x pure edition I was able to get the token from Motorola website except that the phone will never be under warranty again. unlock the bootloader install TWRP etc etc.
and was able to use it on most carriers USA.
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Ok, what does that have to do with the difference between the meanings of the terms "unlocked(SIM)" and "unlocked(bootloader)"?
What are you asking?
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Droidriven said:
Ok, what does that have to do with the difference between the meanings of the terms "unlocked(SIM)" and "unlocked(bootloader)"?
What are you asking?
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so is the USA S10 plus version sold on Amazon for $850 unlockable and rootable?
Hitti2 said:
so is the USA S10 plus version sold on Amazon for $850 unlockable and rootable?
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I do not know, but, as I already told you, that will depend on the specific model number of the device and which carrier the device originally came from. You need to do some researche using the device's model number to determine whether or not it can be unlocked and rooted. If you are looking for someone to do the work for you and spoonfeed you the answers that you are looking for, you are in the wrong place.
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Hi.
I live in Russia.
My English very bad, excuse for it.
I bought SONY EXPERIA Z3 T-MOBILE USA phone.
Phone was locked.
I can solve a problem?
It is possible to unlock it?
Why on earth you bought USA version?
Terepin said:
Why on earth you bought USA version?
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I was in USA and I bought.
Sorry not possible because it's unlocked via network.
If there is a boot loader unlock in future it may be possible depending on how the simlock is implemented. HTC M8 requires Supercid to do the Sim unlock though..... LG G2 on Sprint required root and a CDMA tool.
abhinav.tella said:
Sorry not possible because it's unlocked via network.
If there is a boot loader unlock in future it may be possible depending on how the simlock is implemented. HTC M8 requires Supercid to do the Sim unlock though..... LG G2 on Sprint required root and a CDMA tool.
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Sony bootloaders have nothing to do with SIM unlock, so a bootloader unlock will not help.
As of now, the bootloader remains unlockable.
danishdish said:
As of now, the bootloader remains unlockable.
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Hmm,
The bootloader of a Z3 can be unlocked via the Sony website.
Its only unofficial unlocks that cannot be done
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Of course the USA variants are all locked down though, but that's T-Mobile or AT&T doing that, not Sony
gregbradley said:
Hmm,
The bootloader of a Z3 can be unlocked via the Sony website.
Its only unofficial unlocks that cannot be done
EDIT
Of curse the USA variants are all locked down though, but that's T-Mobile or AT&T doing that, not Sony
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Yes, I've watched the video, but the bootloader for the T-mobile variant, D6616, cannot be unlocked.
egm said:
Hi.
I live in Russia.
My English very bad, excuse for it.
I bought SONY EXPERIA Z3 T-MOBILE USA phone.
Phone was locked.
I can solve a problem?
It is possible to unlock it?
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Just want to say that the US unlocked & unbranded version is the D6603 just like in Europe. You bought one specifically made for a carrier, next time be more careful I guess. I suppose you should sell it back in the US or return it if possible.
The only way I can think of is to mail it back to a usa person. Have them get tmob to unlock it. Mail it back to russia. Not impossible just a pita. Once tmob allows you to put any sim in your set (essentially releasing there grimy fingers from it). Considering how greedy these ****e carriers are, good luck even asking them even if you have a good standing acct.
Hello XDA,
If I unlocked the bootloader of a G920V, would it effectively become a G920F?
Would it then be able to be rooted, and be able to flash other software?
Thanks.
jazzamo said:
Hello XDA,
If I unlocked the bootloader of a G920V, would it effectively become a G920F?
Would it then be able to be rooted, and be able to flash other software?
Thanks.
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There is no way to be able to unlock the bootloader. If you did it would not change the model number. If you are still on Software version OE2 you can root and then flash my ROM or the other few in the forums. But you will not flash ROMS from other carriers.
So even if I unlock from the carrier, and am on BOG5 for the G920V, I am not able to root my phone or flash other ROMs/softwares?
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So even if I unlock from the carrier, and am on BOG5 for the G920V, I am not able to root my phone or flash other ROMs/softwares?
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Unlocking from carrier =/= Unlocking bootloader
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jazzamo said:
So even if I unlock from the carrier, and am on BOG5 for the G920V, I am not able to root my phone or flash other ROMs/softwares?
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Unlocking from your carrier is not the same as unlocking the bootloader.
If you have the Verizon version of the phone then you will not be unlocking the bootloader anytime soon. Unlocking the phone to use on another carrier may be possible but the bootloader will remain locked.
If rooting or customising is more your thing you may consider buying out the phone from Verizon and simply buying a new one with the new carrier.
Correct after I moved the phone off their network and it was soley owned by me, I spent hours on the phone with multiple Verizon employees. I explained I wanted my bootloader unlocked and they refused to do so. Most of the employees had no idea what I was talking about. The one that did know what I was talking about spent nearly an hour searching for someone who would do it for me only to be told due to policy they do not unlock bootloaders. Most of them exclaimed they cannot because they did not lock it Samsung did, which I knew was a lie because Verizon updates the bootloader. I even went as far as going into the FCC rules. They gave 0.
Thanks for trying !
You bought the phone with the bootloader locked. Verizon and Samsung have no legal obligation to unlock it for you. FCC won't do anything.
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You bought the phone with the bootloader locked. Verizon and Samsung have no legal obligation to unlock it for you. FCC won't do anything.
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root can be done on s5 with locked boot loader check out jrkruse thread
probably have to wait for them to due same foe s6
Sam Spade1 said:
root can be done on s5 with locked boot loader check out jrkruse thread
probably have to wait for them to due same foe s6
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Root has been achieved on a lot of phones with locked bootloaders, but what does that have to do with this thread? The S6 had root, when it was on the OE2 build, with a locked bootloader.
justda said:
Root has been achieved on a lot of phones with locked bootloaders, but what does that have to do with this thread? The S6 had root, when it was on the OE2 build, with a locked bootloader.
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This. Whether or not the bootloader has been unlocked does not mean you do or do not have root. Samsung phones are all testament to that.
I am thinking about getting Tmobile galaxy s7 to use on Cricket. Can anyone tell if it's sim and bootloader unlocked? I think tmobile s6 was unlocked bootloader and sim.
Thanks.
SIM locked, bootloader unlocked.
SM-G930T 6.0.1
SIM lock doesn't happen until a SIM is put in I believe. That said if you put the Cricket SIM in first it should lick to Cricket.
Corwinder said:
SIM lock doesn't happen until a SIM is put in I believe. That said if you put the Cricket SIM in first it should lick to Cricket.
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That's what people are saying, but T-mobile has the app lock on their version. That is part of the software that ships with the phone. Don't believe everything you hear. My SM-G930T came locked to T-mobile.
I'm in the same boat, getting a tmobile s7 for use on cricket.
Unfortunately, it'll come locked, and you'll need to keep it on the network for 40 days before they unlock it for you.
And yet another person on that same boat...
Hopefully we can find a company to remote unlock it. If anyone finds a company that can remote unlock it for a reasonable price, hopefully they can post in this thread
Just because a recovery that isn't meant for your phone can't be flashed on this and because it says Qualcomm secure boot enabled which almost every QC Samsung phone has said does not MEAN THE BOOTLOADER IS LOCKED!!! MY GOD PEOPLE! The tmobile S7 is bootloader UNLOCKED and SIM CARD!
It is as simple as that!!!
Nevermind
Confirmed it with them! http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...r-unlocked-t3335224/post65803692#post65803692
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Confirmed it with them! http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...r-unlocked-t3335224/post65803692#post65803692
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thanks for the information!
grmcrkrs said:
SIM locked, bootloader unlocked.
SM-G930T 6.0.1
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Are you saying your G930T's bootloader unlocked? If so can u please point me in that direction...I'd flip!
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Are you saying your G930T's bootloader unlocked? If so can u please point me in that direction...I'd flip!
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Sim unlock is very possible, mine is. You just use the device unlock app by T-Mobile. But no one, I mean no one, on any USA variant has an unlocked bootloader. Unless they work for samsung or simply aren't sharing.
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Sim unlock is very possible, mine is. You just use the device unlock app by T-Mobile. But no one, I mean no one, on any USA variant has an unlocked bootloader. Unless they work for samsung or simply aren't sharing.
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Thx 4 the speedy response... One more question....what is the best firmware for the g930t? (That maintains a stable root)? Thanks in Advance!
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Thx 4 the speedy response... One more question....what is the best firmware for the g930t? (That maintains a stable root)? Thanks in Advance!
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They are equal. Nougat beta doesn't have root. There is a root guide in general. Be sure to follow all steps. There are important ones to avoid lag and battery drain.
Looking for someone with the international model or knowledge about it. First, does it come carrier unlocked from the factory? Second, is the bootloader unlockable? Thanks for any help.
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Looking for someone with the international model or knowledge about it. First, does it come carrier unlocked from the factory? Second, is the bootloader unlockable? Thanks for any help.
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As long as you don't buy from a carrier it should be unlocked I guess. If you wanna unlock the bootloader you just have to use the "fastboot flashing unlock" command on fastboot and that's it. Some people do recommend to leave it open once you unlock it.
I have the International Pixel XL...
Model: G-2PW2200
I believe it depends where you buy it or who you buy it from...
Mine came carrier unlocked and with an unlockable bootloader...
As far as I am aware, the EE version is not unlockable. Not sure if there are any others.
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hello all
we sale a system , to control the system we are using android phones with our custom app installed.
till now we used the Samsung galaxy.
now we are looking for a phone that we can root and change rom's as we wish, with Samsung it become too difficult this days .
is there any manufacturer that sale his products open for software change without the need to hack it ?
will it be true to say HTC devices are fit to this mission ?
do-d said:
hello all
we sale a system , to control the system we are using android phones with our custom app installed.
till now we used the Samsung galaxy.
now we are looking for a phone that we can root and change rom's as we wish, with Samsung it become too difficult this days .
is there any manufacturer that sale his products open for software change without the need to hack it ?
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If you like Samsung devices and want an unlocked bootloader, buy an international model of whatever Samsung device you choose and buy it directly from Samsung, do not buy it from a carrier. International devices have unlocked bootloader or at least can be unlocked.
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Droidriven said:
If you like Samsung devices and want an unlocked bootloader, buy an international model of whatever Samsung device you choose and buy it directly from Samsung, do not buy it from a carrier. International devices have unlocked bootloader or at least can be unlocked.
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i do like Samsung devices but even if i have an unlocked bootloader its hard to move between firmware because of security versions.
is HTC easy to change firmware versions?
or an unlocked boot loader only guaranty a carrier free device
do-d said:
i do like Samsung devices but even if i have an unlocked bootloader its hard to move between firmware because of security versions.
is HTC easy to change firmware versions?
or an unlocked boot loader only guaranty a carrier free device
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Unlocking bootloader doesn't necessarily have anything to do with being carrier free or not.
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